Xmas Build

[Jonathan Foe]

So, Christmas is near and I am building a computer because my GT430 i3-2100 computer is crap now, although it runs BF4 30fps on low 768p.. Now, I need a better computer. What do you guys think about the $800 budget gaming PC? Any suggestions?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/V3Bp7P

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/V3Bp7P

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/V3Bp7P/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Micro Center)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($45.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($36.99 @ Micro Center)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280X 3GB TurboDuo Video Card ($183.98 @ Newegg)

Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($52.98 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Sound Card: Creative Labs Audigy SE 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card ($21.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($119.99 @ Amazon)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($21.98 @ Newegg)

Headphones: Sennheiser HD 219s Headset (Purchased For $0.00)

Total: $706.82

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-19 00:37 EST-0500

[Bit8xPr0]

Check this monitor out, it's 60hz 4MS and IPS http://www.amazon.com/Acer-R240HY-bidx-23-8-Inch-Widescreen/dp/B0148NNKTC/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1450503844&sr=1-2&keywords=acer only $130 though it has some light bleed issues sorta it has small bezels.

[Amazingasian]

So, Christmas is near and I am building a computer because my GT430 i3-2100 computer is crap now, although it runs BF4 30fps on low 768p.. Now, I need a better computer. What do you guys think about the $800 budget gaming PC? Any suggestions?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/V3Bp7P

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/V3Bp7P

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/V3Bp7P/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Micro Center)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($45.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($36.99 @ Micro Center)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280X 3GB TurboDuo Video Card ($183.98 @ Newegg)

Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($52.98 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Sound Card: Creative Labs Audigy SE 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card ($21.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($119.99 @ Amazon)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($21.98 @ Newegg)

Headphones: Sennheiser HD 219s Headset (Purchased For $0.00)

Total: $706.82

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-19 00:37 EST-0500

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.88 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($202.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($28.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($53.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($99.00 @ Newegg) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($25.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $729.81

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-19 00:44 EST-0500

[Jonathan Foe]

Umm.. Isn't the R9 380 just a rebrand of R9 285?

[Bit8xPr0]

 

 

 

Please replace that I5 4460 with the Intel i5 4590 from Jet.com it's $20 cheaper

[Amazingasian]

Please replace that I5 4460 with the Intel i5 4590 from Jet.com it's $20 cheaper

That's assuming that the 4590 would be his first purchase at Jet.  Then the discount will be applied.

[Bit8xPr0]

That's assuming that the 4590 would be his first purchase at Jet.  Then the discount will be applied.

It would be. Jet is fairly new so I'm like 100% sure it would be his first purchase, regardless it's still only $10-15 more otherwise without the discount.

[Jonathan Foe]

Well, that depends if the items are in stock or not. I am in Southeast Asia now and I need to check wether the items are in stock or not. FYI, they don't sell Acer monitors. T_T

[LabRat]

what about a better cpu for the board you have? and then a respectable gpu..?  i bet that 430 really strangled the 2100. what about getting a better graphics card first?

[Jonathan Foe]

Well... Considering that my mobo isn't that good and my cpu will bottleneck most of the new GPUs, best if I build one new rather than upgrading it, because it's difficult...

[LabRat]

just sayin, buy the card you would bring to your next build first and see how it goes. you might be surprised. yes, it will be bottlenecked by the older cpu, but it just might bring new life in to that old dawg,